Polycystic kidney disease patients usually suffer from headaches. The cause of this headache is the underlying increase in blood pressure called "hypertension." This increased blood pressure is one of the most common signs that a doctor can notice to suspect a polycystic kidney disease. This hypertension is secondary hypertension because a kidney disease causes it. Secondary hypertension progresses more rapidly than typical hypertension. It is a serious condition that may lead to kidney failure. That's why it's crucial to include the treatment of hypertension with the treatment of polycystic kidney disease.

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